Reviews the scientific, social and political issues involved in resource allocation for programs to prevent and control drug abuse and other emergent public health problems in developing countries. Examines examples of major prevention program types, such as mass media awareness programs, school based programs, community outreach networking programs and public treatment programs. Students present a formal proposal to mitigate some aspect of the selected health problem. The presenter advocates for the adoption of the proposal in a role play committee meeting which will vote on acceptance or rejection of the proposal.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

use the internet to assemble information describing the geographic, political, economic and cultural parameters which may affect the types and level of psychoactive substance abuse in a developing country

conduct a national needs assessment using country based data on the extent and patterns of substance abuse and will be able to describe the policies, regulations and public health resp

develop and defend a proposal for improvement of a specific substance abuse problem in their country In each term, students practice leadership skills in presenting and defending proposals for prevention, tre

Methods of Assessment:

Oral Presentation and class participation

Enrollment Restriction:

Must be a Humphrey Fellows in drug abuse or have consent of instructor.